• Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

     

    Stu04650P

     

    Home Org Name

     

    Forestry Wildlife and Environment

     

    Division Name

     

    College of Forestry, Wildlife, and Environment

    Position Title

    Student Assistant - Forestry Management Technician

     

    Working Title (if different from Position Title)

    Job Summary

    The undergraduate student will assistCFWE property managers with projects on AU lands in the Lee County area. These projects include cruising timber, marking boundary lines, field data collection, data entry, forest roads maintenance, weed control, assisting in prescribed fire application, invasive species management, and assisting with the general maintenance of AU forest lands. This position may also require traveling to properties such asMOT and Crooked Oaks to help host events/tours of these properties. The student worker will also assist the AU forestry manager with cleaning/organizing facilities such as theMOT pavilion, the forestry tool shed, and the forest products storage shed.

    Essential Functions

    Aid in maintenance of AU forest lands and the facilities on them.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Currently enrolled as an Auburn University student and have the following traits – honest, hard-working, the ability to work independently, enjoy teamwork, tree ID knowledge, and be interested in pursuing a career in Forestry/land management.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Preferable if the candidate has experience operating farm equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, bush-hogs, drip torches, etc.

     

    Pay Rate

     

    $10.00/hour

     

    Work Hours

     

    Up to 20 hours

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Posting Date

     

    08/04/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55172

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    Optional Documents

    1. Cover Letter